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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Merlin on December 29, 2014, 07:14:50 AM

Title: Allen Synchronizer
Post by: Merlin on December 29, 2014, 07:14:50 AM
Hello all,



Can anyone provide me with some more information on this Allen Synchronizer, please?

(http://i.imgur.com/i3zVnKa.jpg)

I have no idea when it's from, nor what its purpose is; or was.

Thank you.



Kind regards,

Nic
Title: Re: Allen Synchronizer
Post by: Lostmind on December 29, 2014, 08:11:00 AM
It's for checking and adjusting auto distributors. Allen made test equipment , I used their equipment in the 60's when I worked at an ignition shop .
This link should help.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/111519032034
Title: Re: Allen Synchronizer
Post by: Papaw on December 29, 2014, 08:50:33 AM
We called it a degree wheel. Set on the crankshaft to determine  the correct timing of the distributor. 
Google Allen degree wheel.
Title: Re: Allen Synchronizer
Post by: oldgoaly on December 29, 2014, 11:55:26 AM
it's has tool for setting the points in your distributor, some where I have some info on them, there is attachment blinking light that goes with it show when points are closed or open. I have one similar
Title: Re: Allen Synchronizer
Post by: humber2 on December 29, 2014, 02:35:41 PM
From the 1930's era, used for synchronising twin ignition and Two-arm single ignition distributors.

http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=8278.msg51914#msg51914
Title: Re: Allen Synchronizer
Post by: Merlin on December 29, 2014, 11:48:56 PM
What a wealth of knowledge this place provides. :D

Thanks, chaps.

Pity mine is incomplete. I'll call the guy I bought it from and ask him to sift through his garage for the leads...

Kind regards,

Nic
Title: Re: Allen Synchronizer
Post by: Bill Houghton on December 30, 2014, 05:22:04 PM
It's for when Woody Allen gets out of synch and starts playing his clarinet off-tempo.
Title: Re: Allen Synchronizer
Post by: 1930 on December 30, 2014, 06:00:13 PM
I would like to have it if it is avail and we can agree on the value.
Title: Re: Allen Synchronizer
Post by: Merlin on December 31, 2014, 12:12:19 AM
I would like to have it if it is avail and we can agree on the value.

I have sent you a PM, 1930.
Title: Re: Allen Synchronizer
Post by: 1930 on December 31, 2014, 06:04:53 PM
Responded, thanks